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Hospital Programs Tackle Mental Health Effects of Long COVID

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Hospital Programs Tackle Mental Health Effects of Long COVID

JMIR Mental Health: “The Impact of Long COVID-19 on Mental Health: Observational 6-Month Follow-Up Study.”Journal of Psychiatric Research: “Onset and frequency of depression in post-COVID-19 syndrome: A systematic review.” Jordan Anderson, DO, neuropsychiatrist, Long COVID-19 Program, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland. Survivor Corps: “Post-COVID Care Centers (PCCC).” Tracy Vannorsdall, PhD, neuropsychologist, Johns Hopkins Post-Acute … Read more

Easing Tamoxifen, Aromatase Inhibitors’ Side Effects for Breast Cancer Treatment

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Easing Tamoxifen, Aromatase Inhibitors’ Side Effects for Breast Cancer Treatment

Many people who’ve had breast cancer take medications – tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors – to help prevent the cancer from coming back. Doctors prescribe them for people with “hormone positive” tumors, which accounts for about 2 out of 3 breast cancers. This approach saves lives. “It is extremely effective in reducing the risk of cancer … Read more

Taking Too Many Vitamins? Side Effects of Vitamin Overdosing

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Taking Too Many Vitamins? Side Effects of Vitamin Overdosing

Nowadays, everything from bottled water to orange juice seems to have souped-up levels of vitamins and minerals in it. That may sound like a way to help cover your nutritional bases, especially if your diet is less than stellar. But routinely getting an overload of vitamins and minerals can hurt you. Too much vitamin C … Read more

An Hour at What Cost? The Harmful Effects of Daylight Savings

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An Hour at What Cost? The Harmful Effects of Daylight Savings

Nov. 5, 2021 — Early this Sunday morning, we will gain an hour, marking more than 100 years of “falling back” — and doctors say it is a perfect opportunity to counteract the negative health effects of daylight saving time. When daylight saving time ends again in the spring, we’ll lose an hour. That may … Read more

Nearly 9 Million Pfizer Shots in Teens, Serious Side Effects Rare

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Nearly 9 Million Pfizer Shots in Teens, Serious Side Effects Rare

“Vaccinating 12- to 17-year-olds remains the safer choice for this age group and will reduce school interruptions and transmission to others,” said Mendel Singer, vice chair for education at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland and co-author of the medRxiv study. Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at … Read more

Fitness Trackers Reveal COVID’s Long-Term Effects

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Fitness Trackers Reveal COVID’s Long-Term Effects

THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 (Healthday News) — Wearable fitness trackers such as Fitbits or the Apple Watch can help track people’s recovery from COVID-19 and are revealing just how long-term that recovery is, according to a new study. It was conducted from late March of 2020 to late January of 2021, and included 875 … Read more

Managing the Side Effects of Depression Treatment

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Managing the Side Effects of Depression Treatment

If you’re being treated for depression, your doctor may prescribe an antidepressant. These medications can be very helpful in relieving your symptoms. Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, can help, too. Like all medications, antidepressants can have side effects. But they’re generally well-tolerated, says Andrew Coulter, MD, a psychiatrist at the Cleveland Clinic. Common Side … Read more

HIV Stress and Side Effects: What to Know

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HIV Stress and Side Effects: What to Know

Masonia Traylor was 23 when she was diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 2010. “The first couple of weeks, I just cried every day,” recalls Traylor. “I was reflecting on my whole life at 23, and I felt really disappointed in myself; questioned a lot of the decisions that I [had] made.” But … Read more